Interpretation in Song (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Greene, Harry Plunket

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133057852X ISBN 13 : 9781330578520

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How rhythm, language, and texture shape expressive vocal phrasing

This book explores how rhythm and language work together to make singing vivid and meaningful. It explains how a singer must match texture and texture’s meaning to the words, so the song reads as one coherent message. In clear, practical terms, it covers the pull between speech and song, the importance of phrasing, and how to keep a continuous line without losing sense. It also outlines different approaches to technique and shows how to apply them across a wide range of music.

• How rhythm and prosody influence vocal line and meaning
• Ways to preserve texture when translating spoken language to song
• Three primary styles of technique and when to use them
• Practical tips for practicing phrasing, diction, and breath control

Ideal for singers, teachers, and students who want a grounded, principles-based approach to expressive singing and interpretation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

England is full of such voices, uT various stages of technical training; some full of hope for the career ahead, some despondent and puzzled at the nonfulfilment of that hope, and others a vast number for whom hope is dead and the grim struggle for a livelihood the only question. To such it seems inconceivable that a thing of intrinsic beauty, a great gift like a voice, should count for nothing in the world of music, and the singer in his disappointment attributes his failure to the shortcomings of his manager, the opportunities of his rivals, the personal prejudices of his critics or the relentlessness of the gods to anythbg but the true cause. The explanation is simple enough he has not learned his business. With the minimum of efficiency he has assumed the maximum of respon sibility. While still speaking the language of his childhood, he has ventured out into the world to take his place among men. He has every excuse so to do.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133057852X
• ISBN 13: 9781330578520
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 332
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